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Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States

Leading a team of six administrative directors committed to creating a place for all by providing access to services, programs, and resources. Connecting with the community to inform the importance and value of library service. Guiding a staff of 35 by example with interpersonal and collaborative leadership. Reporting to the nine-member Board of Trustees.

Reading, Pennsylvania Area

Successful projects include:-Updated Membership and Automation Agreements-Sustained increase in direct member library County aid funding of 14%-Increase of two full time staff at System office to provide direct support to member libraries-County-wide fine-free program through County ARPA funds allocation-Additional collection to the catalog- Library of.

Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Managing and directing the daily operations and activities of a full-service library; supervise, schedule, train, evaluate, and coach all staff. Oversaw Keystone Grant for building addition of $500,000. Total new wing project completed on time and on budget; total cost of $1.3 million including furnishings. Wrote and received grant from Harry C. Trexler.

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Managing and directing the daily operations and activities of a full-service library; supervise, schedule, train, evaluate, and coach all staff. Increased circulation 8% over prior year figures through community engagement and exceptional customer service.Wrote and received grant from Pennsylvania Department of Education for $9,000 for Makerspace for youth.

Allentown, PA

Select and maintain collection and budget for Adult Fiction, and Large Print materials and AV Materials including DVD's, Books on CD, Music CD's, and Great Courses.Plan, promote and implement classes and events for the adult population in the library and elsewhere in the service area.Prepare and submit grant and budget proposals in areas of.

Coordinated iPad roll-out and transition. Trained co-workers in navigating and operating new devices. Also, perform maintenance and troubleshooting with devices.Trusted adviser to clients as well as building relationships to connect, convert, cultivate and retain clients. Practice teamwork by partnering with specialists to complete tasks.

Reading, Pennsylvania Area

Processed the John Updike Society Archives as well as the Senator Michael A. O'Pake collection.I assessed, organized, preserved and provided access to these collections of personal and professional memorabilia as well as the University Archives.Provided reference services, worked at the circulation desk as needed, taught graduate and Ph.D. library skills.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Library And Information Science; Archival Studies

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Management And Leadership

Bachelor, Library Science